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FOR 205K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,319 mi
Last recorded88,319 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOR 205K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 88,319 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 88,183 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 87,479 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 85,985 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 83,580 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 79,704 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 79,704 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?

Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
302
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
8,423
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,320
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,718
brake binding 2,431
Stop lamp not working 2,126
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,894
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FOR 205K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,542 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,320 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FOR 205K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 54 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FOR 205K registered?

FOR 205K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 April 1972.

Is FOR 205K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOR 205K shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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